Peace Initiative

Violence is a learned behavior that can be unlearned. To stop violence, we need to change individual, group and community behaviors.

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Peace Initiative

Violence is a learned behavior that can be unlearned. To stop violence, we need to change individual, group and community behaviors.

Join Us Today
Donate Now
 

Peace Initiative

Violence is a learned behavior that can be unlearned. To stop violence, we need to change individual, group and community behaviors.

Join Us Today
Donate Now
 

Peace Initiative

Violence is a learned behavior that can be unlearned. To stop violence, we need to change individual, group and community behaviors.

Join Us Today
Donate Now
 

Peace Initiative

Violence is a learned behavior that can be unlearned. To stop violence, we need to change individual, group and community behaviors.

Join Us Today
Donate Now
 

Peace Initiative

Violence is a learned behavior that can be unlearned. To stop violence, we need to change individual, group and community behaviors.

Join Us Today
Donate Now
 

Peace Initiative

Violence is a learned behavior that can be unlearned. To stop violence, we need to change individual, group and community behaviors.

Join Us Today
Donate Now
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Tio Hardiman

Executive Director of Violence Interrupters, NFP

Tio Hardiman, Executive Director for Violence Interrupters, NFP, has dedicated his life and career to community organizing for peace and social change. In 1999, Mr. Hardiman joined CeaseFire, an award-winning public health model that has been scientifically proven to reduce shootings and killings. In 2004, Tio created the Violence Interrupters Initiative.

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Violence Interrupters facilitated another successful Peace Circle in Kenosha, Wisconsin. Bridging the Gap between the Community and Police

Salute to the Graduates from the Violence Interrupters Training in Kenosha, Wisconsin. Sister Ameena Matthews surprised the participants by showing up to help present the 40 HR Certificates to the Violence Interrupters Team.

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Violence Interrupters, INC is a data-driven, violence reduction, research-based initiative. The Violence Interrupters Model relies on five components that work together to anticipate and interrupt the transmission of high risk events and change the social norms and behaviors that perpetuate violence.

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OUR SERVICES

Violence Interruption Training

Workplace Conflict Mediation Services

Detect and Prevent Training for Community Groups

Peace and Truce Building

Restorative Justice Training

Addressing Violence as a Public Health Crisis

Public Speaking

Preventing Domestic Violence Training

Community Organizing for Peace Training

Understanding the History of Violence in the World

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Violence Interrupters, INC Chicago Activity Report (January 2020 – December 2020)